What... are you doing?
Aoi?
Hey, what's this about?
Explain this in detail-
Come here for a bit.
Wai-
Growing my determination
Don't give up and do your best
Try your luck and fight! Chin-up!
wakatteiru yo
わかっているよ
I know perfectly
hitori no muryokusa nante
一人の無力さなんて
How weak a person is on their own
ushinai souna mono
失いそうなもの
Things that are on the verge of being lost
mune ni taguri yoseta
胸に手繰り寄せた
I hold them close to my chest
yasashii kotoba
優しい言葉
Your gentle words
sururi hoo wo kasumete
スルリ頬をかすめて
Caress my cheeks
yoseru shosoukan
寄せる焦燥感
The irritation that has been building up
tada gooru mitsumeta
ただゴール見つめた
From wanting to reach the goal
nakisou datta kokoro wo
泣きそうだった心を
My heart that almost wants to burst out crying
atatamete kureta basho
暖めてくれた場所
The place that warms it up
itami mo wo kotaete mo
痛みもを堪えても
Even if we have to go through the pain
mamorinukitakute
守り抜きたくて
We have to protect this
We're unripe fighters!
ima wa makenai
今は負けない
We won't lose now
chiisana te wo takaku hirogete
小さな手を高く広げて
We will raise our small hands up in the air
semaru pawaa ukete dakishime
迫るパワー 受けて抱きしめ
Take in that vital power, embrace it
hane kaesunda sora he
跳ね返すんだ空へ
Then release it towards the sky!
yamenai yuuki
やめない勇気
The courage that cannot be stopped
asu he jump and shoot
明日へjump and shoot
Tomorrow we'll jump and shoot!
kimi he pasu suru kara
君へパスするから
I will pass the ball to you
yobisamasareta omoi to
呼び覚まされた思いと
The memories that are awoken by our calls
geemu ga ugokidasu
Game が動き出す
Will move the game along
Stairway to Reincarnation
Why are you here?
That goes for you, too.
What are you doing with those elementary school girls?
Oh my, has it gotten out already?
Mihoshi...-chan?
To think you asked Subaru, the way he is now, to coach these elementary school girls...
If this got out, Subaru would be in a lot of trouble.
I wouldn't do something like that, but he might be doing something wrong-
Nope, nothing like that.
It's not a sin to teach these elementary school girls basketball, anyway.
That's... true, but...
He's become an amazing coach for them.
Tomoka-chan!
We did it!
Yeah!
Thank you very much!
You better get home quickly, Subaru.
You understand your situation, right?
Um...
Come on.
Hey!
Um...
What is it?
Erm...
Um...
That reminds me, how come you never go under the hoop?
You're so tal-
What's the matter?
It's nothing...
Thank you for your hard work!
There's nothing bad about you coaching basketball,
but you've got to look out for yourself, too.
You've even got a test coming up.
I'll do it.
I'll do it properly.
That's not possible.
Basically, you can't focus on things other than basketball.
Seems like I've got no choice.
I'll hold another study session for the test this weekend.
Can we come back to your pool next Saturday, too?
Of course!
Um...
This weekend is...
What is it?
Do you have something going on again?
I'll take care of Subaru's revision.
I'll confine him in a hotel room and force him to study.
There's no need to worry.
Okay...
You can come, too!
I can arrange for you to be all alone in the room with Subaru, if you want.
There's no need to!
Really?
Oh, that was such a shock.
Who do you think that girl was?
Could she be Hasegawa-san's girlfriend...?
Tomo, do you know anything?
Nope.
I see.
Even so, Airin did a great job calling out to him.
I felt like Hasegawa-san would go away somewhere...
Will Onii-chan disappear?
Don't worry.
He did say that he'd coach us until we graduate.
That's right...
Hey, what was that girl's name?
The tall one.
You talking about Airi?
Don't say that she's tall.
Why don't you make her play at the post?
She sort of has a phobia.
She's very concerned about her height, too.
I don't think it's the right time to let her play centre.
See you later, then.
I'm going to shoot!
President, get the rebound!
Dislike being tall, huh?
There will be times where you're off-form.
There's nothing to worry about.
Tomoka?
Um, Subaru-san.
Would it be better if I stopped coming over?
Why do you say that?
Wouldn't...
Wouldn't your girlfriend be unhappy about this?
Girlfriend?
The person who came yesterday.
Are you talking about Aoi?!
It's nothing like that!
She's just a childhood friend.
We were in the basketball club at the same middle school,
and we kind of got along pretty well.
You're getting the wrong idea.
I see.
Our practice time every morning is important to me, too.
I'll be looking forward to future sessions, too.
Yes!
Good morning, everyone!
Good morning, Mo-kan!
You know what?
He said that the person who came yesterday wasn't his girlfriend!
He also said he'd come and coach us, just as he promised.
I'm glad.
Tomo, you're so impatient.
Everyone's worrying too much.
Subarun won't have an affair with anyone except us.
Oh~!
Hina will become Onii-chan's bride!
You shouldn't say such things so casually!
Gosh, think before you talk.
Saki, you look a bit flushed.
I'm not-
Stupid Maho.
Isn't that great?
Sensei finally got into the mood for studying, right?
Well, it's a pity that our President didn't get a chance to shine.
I thought their love would've progressed.
Right~?
Love?!
There's nothing like that between us.
You should just give up and admit it.
The two of you were captains of both basketball club teams in middle school.
You two are a fitting couple.
That's a different story.
The guys' team was strong, and I just wanted to cheer him on.
You almost made it, though.
Yeah.
But everyone worked hard to win this runner-up title.
Well, our exams are all that's left.
That's right.
You're going to Nashiba High, right?
Yeah.
I'd get a sports recommendation if I went there, too.
When I become a high school student, I'll aim to be the national champion.
I wonder if he forgot all about that...
You even quit basketball and wanted to become their manager.
But then the club suspension incident came along, huh?
Cheer up, President!
Sensei will make a comeback next year!
I think I'll pass these to him.
Sorry to have bothered you.
Subaru!
All right!
If you've finished your warm-ups, let's start-
Excuse me, Subaru-sama. You have a guest.
Aoi!
Why are you...?
Why?
That's my line!
Geez, Yanbarun!
Why did you let her in?
I'm sorry for intruding so abruptly.
But...
First you lie to me, and then you go to the pool, dressed in trunks, with girls?
It seems to me like you're having so much fun.
It's a misunderstanding!
Airi is bad at swimming, and I just want to help teach her how to swim.
If it's basketball, I can still understand.
Just barely.
But you're not a swimming coach, are you?
Is this so important that you would go so far as to sacrifice your tests for it?
Stop putting it that way!
If this allows to Airi gain confidence,
it'll also help her in basketball!
There's a proper purpose behind this!
You really have some serious issues!
You're being way too kind.
When it comes to basketball,
you accept anything without thinking,
and throw away all your time.
Wai-
What are you doing?
We're going back!
Isn't it obvious?
I'm not going back!
Are you an idiot?!
What are you going to do if you fail your tests?
It's just a small basketball club!
Leave me alone!
Teaching these girls how to play basketball and how to swim are just as important as my own concerns!
Huh?!
You can't take care of yourself properly, so why are you speaking so highly of yourself?
I'm going to bring you back no matter what!
I told you, I'm not going back!
Don't take Subarun away!
Hasegawa-san is our coach!
It's just swimming today, but everyone wants to work hard for Airi's sake!
Aoi, listen to me.
It's because of them that I got back my passion for basketball.
I wanted to teach them as a coach, but in fact,
I learnt so many things from them instead.
They'll definitely be useful when the basketball club is reinstated next year.
That's why...
Could you leave us for now, Aoi?
Subaru-san is the reason why we can smile like this now.
Onii-chan will always be with Hina.
Please!
Each one of us needs Hasegawa-san!
Fine.
I get it.
I'll challenge you all to a basketball match with Subaru as the wager.
I'll do it.
Exactly what we want!
If we win, you'll acknowledge Hasegawa-san as our coach, right?
Of course.
If you lose,
you know what will happen.
We won't lose.
No matter what.
If that's what you want, President, then it's fine.
Obviously!
Sorry for dragging you guys in.
But, I want to confirm something.
[Name] Minato Tomoka
[Nickname] The flower that blooms after the rain «Shiny Gift»
[Birthdate] September 9th
[Blood Type] A
[Class] Grade 6, Class C
[Height] 142cm
[Specialities] Basketball, a little bit of Japanese dance and tea making
[First swimsuit] A perfectly normal competitive swimsuit used in swimming classes
Why swimsuits?
Well, we heard there was a pool here, so we were thinking about having some fun afterwards.
Right~?
Why must I do this, too?
Let's get this over with and continue with Airin's swimming lessons.
Let's do our best~!
Yeah!
First to ten points wins.
Are you sure you don't want a jump ball, Aoi?
There's an age difference, so we should have a handicap.
In exchange, referee fairly.
Of course.
Maho!
Got it!
Oh~!
Saki!
Got it!
First point!
Not bad.
When did you start?
Two months ago.
Oops.
Man, I missed.
What a pity.
We're going back.
Okay~
Sorry!
Here, Zano!
Okay!
You're the source of their confidence, right?
Tomoka-chan.
I can't lose.
Everything Subaru-san has taught me...
I'll bring it all out!
I'm looking forward to it.
Good job, Mo-kan!
Yay~
I see.
Hai~
Subaru, time-out.
Everyone's doing great!
Go for it!
Yes!
As expected, Subaru.
I'm sorry, but I'll be going all out.
All right!
Geez, what do you want?
Maho!
It was just like President said.
You taught them a good move to boost their confidence.
No wonder they didn't dribble much.
Just as the President read it.
Really, she just sees through Sensei so easily.
Right~?
Well, we've been friends for a long time.
I feel bad for you, Sensei, but we'll do as the President says.
We've been indebted to the President since middle school, after all.
Everyone...
We're fine!
We can still make it!
Oh~...
Subarun, what should we do to win this?
Let's see...
Tomoka, if Aoi comes at you, she'll probably come from the right.
Yes.
You still intend to make Tomoka-chan mark me?
Are you a spy?!
What do you want?
Go back to where you belong.
Hey, Tomoka-chan.
Don't lose your confidence.
You're really amazing, regardless of speed or form.
You'll overtake me in no time.
But for now, it's still not possible for you.
In the first place, our heights are different.
To stop me, you have to be the same height as me.
Nothing but that would work.
If you faced a situation like this in a championship match, what would you do?
You should carefully rethink about what basketball really means to you.
Airi, don't worry about what she just said.
Even if we lost this match, I'll...
I don't want to!
Even though I decided...
Even though I decided to work hard, and bring out all my courage...
I don't want break up with Hasegawa-san!
Not even for a single day!
Airi...
I'm sorry, Airi.
I was wrong.
Help me out.
Stop Aoi with your power.
I still want to continue on as everyone's coach.
Yes!
I'll try my best.
Well said, Airin!
Stop Aoi-san's shots!
Hina will do her best, too!
Let's go, everyone!
To protect this place!
We practised really hard together.
We'll show you the results of that practice!
That's the way it has to be.
Here I come.
Oops.
Wrong, wrong.
Maho-chan, you look at the ball too much.
You should be looking at your opponent's face.
Saki-chan, your centre of gravity is leaning too much to the right.
Hinata-chan, if you don't lock your calves, you won't be able to move freely.
She's...
Let's see how you handle this.
I can't stop you from shooting.
But...
You finally came.
However, that's too far.
Look, if you don't get closer, you can't defend!
Look what happens when you don't!
I'm really going to shoot next time.
Are you sure you're not going to stop me?
Are you so scared that you can't even get close?
Then, it'll be our victory.
I'll take Subaru with me.
No!
I don't want that to happen!
You can't just be all talk!
If Subaru is so important to you, do something about it!
Show me that your feelings towards basketball are real!
Here I come!
No!
Are you okay?!
Ouch...
Ah, I...
I'm sorry!
You did a good job.
That was an amazing block.
Airi-chan, you can definitely support everyone.
You can become a good centre.
Aoi-san...
Ah, let's stop this.
If their teamwork is this good, the three of us can't win.
Zano, Shouji, are the two of you okay with this?
Got it.
Of course!
Then...
Only if you promise to study for your tests properly and reinstate the basketball club next year.
Yeah.
Oh~?
Then have we...
We've won!
We did it, Subarun!
Thank goodness.
I feel like I have no energy left.
Aoi-san, I'll try my best to be useful to everyone.
I see. So you guys haven't gone to an official tournament, yet.
I want to go to one as quickly as possible, though.
There just aren't any opponents. Right, Shoujo-ji?
I see.
Your upper body floats a bit too much.
I'll hold your waist, so try moving forward.
Yes.
You're a really great help.
There are limits to what a male coach can do.
That's right.
As a coach, you're not allowed to touch them, all right?
I wouldn't do something like that!
Okay, okay.
Airi-chan, let's try one more time.
Yes!
Hey, Aoi.
Did you, from the start...
What?
Never mind.
It's nothing.
What's with that?
Aoi-chi is actually a really good person!
On top of that, her boobies are big!
It would be impossible for Mo-kan to hit that size.
I'm still growing!
Will we meet Aoi-san again?
You were scared of her until a little while ago, though.
Please start.
That's right, keep it up!
Oh~!
Good luck!
Go for it!
Airi, that's the way!
Go, Airin!
Oh~!
Airi, do your best!
Keep it up, keep it up!
You did it!
You're amazing!
I'm moved.
Subaru!
What are you doing drooling over elementary school girls in swimsuits?
It's a misunderstanding!
That's right; keep it up!
Airi-chan?
Good luck!
Go for it!
Kuina-san edited it.
I was thinking about watching this with you.
I'm sorry.
Is that how it is?
I'll return this to you, too.
Thank you.
It was in my desk, and it was so easy to understand. It was a life-saver.
Huh?
Why are you thanking me?
I see.
It wasn't you.
Anyway, you've taken care of me, so thanks.
It's nothing you need to thank me for.
Ah, my mum asked you to stay over for dinner.
Really?!
Nayu-san's food is always delicious!
Strategic Notes for Mid-term Test
I'm staying!
She said she would make your favourite food tonight.
Really?!
parira parira parira (fu- fu-)
♪ぱりらぱりらぱりら (ふーふー)
♪Party love Party love Party love (fuufuu)
parira parira parira (fu- fu-)
♪ぱりらぱりらぱりら (ふーふー)
♪Party love Party love Party love (fuufuu)
hayaku ookiku naritai na na~
はやくおっきくなりたいな (なー！)
I want to grow up quickly (Yes-!)
Come on! Come on!
chicchai naraba
ちっちゃいならば、
If I'm small, if I stay small
chicchai narino
ちっちゃいなりの
yosa ga arutte iu keredo
よさがあるって言うけれど
You say there's virtue in it.
sonna no uso
そんなの嘘!
But that's a lie!
kiyasume desho
気休めでしょう？
You're just trying to console me, right?
hayaku ookiku naritai
はやく大きくになりたい!
I want to grow up faster!
gyuunu nonde
牛乳飲んで、
Drink milk, drink soy milk
tounyuu nonde
豆乳飲んで、
asoko no ebi ga en datte
あそこのエビがEんたって
You say that the shrimp there is good.
tori purue-...
AAA （トリプルエー）
Triple A
kakuzuke nante iranai
格付けなんていらない!
I don't need any ratings
ookiku naritai
おっきくなりたい!
I want to grow up faster!
doriburu
ドリブル
Dribble!
Zig-zag
ジグザグ
Zig-zag
defensu
ディフェンス
Defence!
ofensu (un!)
オフェンス (んー!)
Offence (Yep!)
shoot ga shitai
シュートがしたい
I want to shoot the ball
hayaku homeraretai no anata ni
はやくほめられたいの あなたに
I want to be praised soon... by you
mitete mitete kimechauzo!
「みてて、みてて、キメちゃうゾ！」
"Look here. Look here. It's going to end!"
Jump shite! Jump shite!
ジャンプして!ジャンプして!
Jump! Jump!
motto motto motto...
もっと、もっと、もっと...
More and more and more
otona ni naru toki wa itsumo
大人になるときはいつも
When can I become an adult
sechou chuu
成長中!
I'm growing! It's painful! The painful sores.
secchou tsu
成長痛!
setsunai itami
せつないイタミ
dakedo zettai taete miseru
だけど絶対耐えてみせる
However, I'll definitely show you that I can endure it
yureru yureru
ゆれる ゆれる
Shake, Bounce, Touch, Aim for the goal!
hazumu hazumu
はずむ はずむ
fureru fureru
ふれる ふれる
gooru mezashite!
ゴールめざして！
ah! ookiku narita~i!
ああ！おっきくなりた～い！
Ah! I want to grow up faster!
Oh~!
It's Hina.
It's summer vacation, so Hina will play heaps with everyone!
Oh~?
Next Time:
Running Side-by-Side Towards Freedom
It fended?